Belgian Endive au Gratin

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Belgian endive (called 'witloof' in Dutch or 'chicon' in Belgian French) has an ivory-white head with pale yellow-edged, closely wrapped leaves, a mildly bitter flavor, and tender juicy texture.

Submitted by gaidgin
Updated on January 22, 2021
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Belgian Endive Au Gratin served in a blue casserole dish
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 8 heads Belgian endive, trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided

  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or amount to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 slices deli-style ham

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the endives into the water. Cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Place the butter into a saucepan, and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and golden brown. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well blended. Cook gently over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. Preheat an oven broiler to low.

  5. Drain the endives. Wrap each endive with a slice of ham, and place into the prepared baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the endives. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese and parsley.

  6. Cook the endives under preheated broiler until cheese is golden brown and sauce bubbles, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
10g Fat
20g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 479mg 37%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 1684mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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